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Shah Abdul Aziz Raipuri (16 July 1905 – 3 June 1992) was a leading *Islamic scholar, Sufi saint, and social reformer* who played a pivotal role in *reviving Islamic scholarship* in the *Indian subcontinent. He was the **third successor* of Khanqah Alia Rahimia Raipur, a *beacon of spiritual enlightenment and Deobandi thought. His contributions extended across **Islamic education, social justice, and political reform*, making him a guiding force for generations.

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===📜Early Life and Education=== 

- *Born:* 16 July 1905, Gumthala, Karnal district, British India

- *Father:* Chaudhry Tasadeq Hussain, a disciple of Rashid Ahmad Gangohi

- *Education:* Studied at Mazahir Uloom Saharanpur, excelling under the guidance of:

 - Khalil Ahmad Saharanpuri  
 - Husain Ahmad Madani  
 - Mahmud Hasan Deobandi  

He displayed *exceptional intelligence* and a *deep inclination towards Sufism* from an early age.

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After the demise of *Hazrat Abdul Qadir Raipuri, he was chosen as the **spiritual head of Khanqah Alia Rahimia* in 1962.

✔ Strengthened the role of the *khanqah* as a hub of *Islamic revival*.

✔ Expanded *educational and welfare programs*.

✔ Advocated for *spiritual reformation (Islah)*.

✔ Carried forward the *legacy of Shah Waliullah Dehlavi*.

> ''I am only a humble servant of my teacher and mentor, Hazrat Shah Abdul Qadir Raipuri (RA)''.

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✔ *Principal of Mazahir Uloom Saharanpur (1940-1947)*.

✔ After *Partition, he mentored scholars in **Pakistan*.

✔ Strengthened:

 - *Jamia Uloom Islamia, Binori Town*  
 - *Rahimia Institute of Quranic Sciences*  

📢 He strongly opposed *corruption in Islamic institutions* and emphasized *purity in religious education*.

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He founded *Tanzeem Fikr-e-Waliullahi Pakistan* to:

✔ Revive *Shah Waliullah Dehlavi's ideology*.

✔ Promote *Islamic scholarship in modern contexts*.

✔ Strengthen the *Muslim Ummah* intellectually.

📢 The organization continues to flourish today.

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✔ Supported *Jamiat Talaba-e-Islam, a movement for **Islamic activism*.

✔ Opposed *Ahmadiyya movement* and was active in the *Khatm-e-Nubuwwat movement (1970s)*.

✔ Championed the *Islamic political thought* of:

 - Mahmud Hasan Deobandi  
 - Ubaidullah Sindhi  
 - Husain Ahmad Madani  

💡 He envisioned a *united Muslim world* free from colonial and imperialist dominance.

 📜 Mahmud Hasan Deobandi  

✔ Led the *Silk Letter Movement* against British rule. ✔ Advocated for *Islamic independence & scholarship*. ✔ Opposed *sectarianism*.

📜 Husain Ahmad Madani  

✔ A champion of *Hindu-Muslim unity*. ✔ Opposed *British imperialism*. ✔ Encouraged *political activism* for Muslims.

📜 Ubaidullah Sindhi  

✔ Called for *a united Islamic state*. ✔ Emphasized *economic justice in Islam*. ✔ Worked on *reviving Islamic governance*.

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✔ His son, Shah Saeed Ahmed Raipuri, became his successor in **1988*.

✔ Passed away on *3 June 1992*, leaving behind a powerful legacy.

✔ *Buried in Raipur, India*, next to his grandfather.

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📌 [Rahimia Institute of Quranic Sciences](https://rahimia.org/en/articles/shah-saeed-ahmed-raipuri-1926-2012/) 📌 [Wikipedia: Shah Saeed Ahmed Raipuri](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saeed_Ahmed_Raipuri) 📌 [Darul Ihsan – Biography of Shah Abdul Qadir Raipuri](https://darulihsan.com/index.php/media1/articles/item/3348-ml-shah-abdul-qadir-raipuri-saheb-ra-biography)

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